RACING to win will be the aim of the game on Sunday 23rd May, with the return of the Rotary Club of Ayr’s Norm Perry Memorial Duck Race, this year presented by Burdekin Local News.

The popular community event is held annually to raise funds that are put back into our community through projects and group initiatives.

This year, proceeds of the race will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charity to provide much-needed support to kids and families undergoing illness treatment.

Ducks can be purchased for $50 from Delta Dry Cleaners or at street stalls across the Burdekin from Monday, 8th March.

From 9:30am, free community activities will occur in Plantation Park, with face painting and a sausage sizzle on the day.

The main event will see the first five ducks across the finish line in Plantation Creek score huge cash prizes, with the winner taking home $1,000 and the 2021 Quack Cup.

The race will be followed by the Burdekin Local News Sprint Race, where ducks can be bought on the day to have a chance to win their lucky owner a grand cash prize.

Lucky draws will also take place on the day.

You can also decorate a duck for a chance to take out the Best Dressed Duck Competition alongside your racing duck.

Other activities, including an egg and spoon race and sack race, will take place on the day.

Rotary Club of Ayr President Michael Blakey said the club is glad to be bringing back the Duck Race for 2021.

“We’re excited to have it back this year and to put the proceeds to good use in the community.”

So don’t be a sitting duck – get a group together and purchase a duck!